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Figge's Marsh

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About

Figge's Marsh ward sits in the northeast of the London Borough of Merton, bordering the borough of Croydon. The area is primarily residential, characterised by streets of semi-detached and terraced houses from the interwar period. It is a quiet, suburban neighbourhood with several local parks and green spaces providing recreational areas for residents. The ward is well-connected by public transport, with nearby train stations offering routes into central London.

The ward takes its name from Figge's Marsh, a historic area of common land. This open space, alongside others like Morden Park, forms a significant part of the local environment. The presence of the National Trust's Morden Hall Park on its eastern boundary is a notable feature, offering extensive wetlands and gardens. Daily life centres on local shopping parades catering to everyday needs, with larger retail centres accessible in nearby town centres.

Area overview

On average Figge's Marsh has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 27.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Figge's Marsh is £68,199 per year. There are 3 schools in Figge's Marsh: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Figge's Marsh is home to around 11,809 people, with a population density of about 11,036.4 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
27.2%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Figge's Marsh Population
11,809
Population density
11,036.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.3(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.23(-6%)
Public order
8.81(+30%)
Other theft
7.62(-33%)
Vehicle crime
7.54(-20%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,801
23.72%
Other White
1,642
13.91%
African
1,544
13.08%
Other Asian
1,455
12.32%
Caribbean
826
7%
Total population: 11,808

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,281
35.49%
No qualifications
1,935
20.93%
Level 3 (A level)
1,300
14.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,104
11.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
905
9.79%
Total 16+ residents: 9,244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,011
24%
Private landlord or letting agency
979
23.24%
Other social rented
925
21.96%
Owns outright
795
18.87%
Social rents from council
291
6.91%
Total households: 4,212

Property prices in Figge's Marsh

Median price£472,500
Price per sq ft£485
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£388K – £500K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £472,500 (about £485 per square foot) in Figge's Marsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,000 up to £735,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Figge's Marsh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£480,000£444
Terraced24£480,000£510
Flats10£283,750£420

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Figge's Marsh

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Figge's Marsh.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247,500£332,500£384,500
2017£257,000£427,500£400,000
2018£265,000£470,000£405,000
2019£260,000£455,000£413,000
2020£288,400£495,000£430,000
2021£285,000£490,000£465,000
2022£262,625£497,500£480,000
2023£250,000£457,500£468,500
2024£268,000£410,000£477,500
2025£280,000£480,000£480,000
2026£340,000—£480,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Figge's Marsh.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Figge's Marsh.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£381£386£472
2017£406£443£394
2018£399£390£447
2019£343£431£433
2020£415£440£422
2021£447£545£497
2022£368£514£551
2023£406£500£490
2024£458£608£476
2025£376£446£510
2026£422—£501
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Figge's Marsh.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Figge's Marsh in the last year.

All postcodes in Figge's Marsh

CR43AA

Upper Green West

CR42LN

Guyatt Gardens

CR43SL

Figge's Marsh

CR41GF

Aventine Avenue

CR42JA

London Road

CR43HJ

Bond Road

CR43EL

Sadler Close

CR42LY

Lammas Avenue

CR43HA

Monarch Parade

CR41DJ

Tamworth Lane

CR42HG

Graham Avenue

CR41BW

Moore Close

CR42AR

Kennedy Close

CR42LL

Priestley Road

CR42LH

Chalkley Close

CR42FB

Armfield Crescent

CR42NT

Lea Cottages

CR41SW

Mulholland Close

CR42JT

Armfield Crescent

CR42GS

Harbour Close

CR42JF

Lansdell Road

CR43SJ

London Road

CR42QE

Esher Mews

CR42LJ

Pembroke Road

CR41BX

Potter Close

CR42JQ

Feltham Road

CR42LP

Ormerod Gardens

SM45HA

London Road

CR41DA

Tamworth Lane

CR44AA

Whitford Gardens

CR41BU

Clay Avenue

CR42NA

Laburnum Road

CR42PE

Upper Green East

CR41DG

Tamworth Lane

CR42YR

Figge's Marsh

CR42GN

Tide Close

CR42LA

Hilary Avenue

CR41SX

Mulholland Close

CR41GL

Esquiline Lane

CR41HN

Cedars Avenue

CR42LG

Baker Lane

CR42YS

Langdale Avenue

CR41SQ

Worcester Close

CR44AL

Albert Road

CR41SJ

Spencer Road

CR42JG

Elm Cottages

CR42EX

Leather Close

CR41BT

Clay Avenue

CR43PW

Figge's Marsh

CR43HD

London Road

CR42NG

Laburnum Road

CR41GJ

Hadrian Mews

CR42ND

Laburnum Road

CR43HR

Plummer Lane

CR42JL

Downe Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.